Methods of Evangelization

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Methods of Evangelization

• CAT105 RCIA Adult Faith Formation
• October 16, 2020

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1. Characteristics of Pre-Evangelization

1. Preparation to encounter Christ and receive the
   Gospels
2. Built on holy, healthy relationships
3. Introduces the person to the Christian Community
4. No Doctrine
5. Keywords Hospitality, Acceptance, Love

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2. Characteristics of Evangelization

1. Proclamation of the Salvation of Christ - Kerygma
2. Invitation to conversion, being like Christ
3. Commitment to Christ and the Church
4. Answers ones basic question about life
5. Can be repeated at every moment of our lives
6. Keywords Conversion and Commitment

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3. Pre-Evangelization with Adults.

1. Hospitality
2. Introduction to the Christian Community/Meeting
   Christians/Fellowship
3. A Team committed to and capable of holy and
   healthy relationship building

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4. Good Hospitality with Adults includes

1. Foodgood food!
2. Ability to navigate the terrain Maps of
   locations
3. Accurate publicity material
4. Clean, attractive meeting space

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5. Holy and Healthy relationships include

1. Joy at having people in attendance
2. Being able to talk non-religious topics/showing
   interest in their lives, activities, interests,
   hobbies, school, occupation
3. Knowing peoples names,
4. Breaking out of our shell to greet people

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6. The Means of Evangelization include

1. Proclamation.
2. Witness.
3. Teaching.
4. Sacraments.
5. Love of neighbor.

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7. Elements in an Evangelistic Session

1. Scripture, especially the Gospels
2. Witness/Testimony
3. Discussion
4. Quiet time
5. Journaling
6. Prayer

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8. Practicals

1. Giving a Testimony Handout
2. Inquiry Meeting Outline Handout

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For Discussion

• Give examples of good hospitality with new
  visitors to your parish event. If you had an
  unlimited budget, what would hospitality look
  like in your program?
• Write your testimony.
• Give your testimony.
• Read Acts 214-42. Summarize the content of St.
  Peters Address.